Local Feeders Report 23000 Sheep in Kansas Profit in Mutton
The article notes 23000 head in feed, with men dipping sheep in a scab cure tank and draining them. Stockmen like Wickita, Healy, Rogers, and others report profits from mutton and wool, contrasting American and Mexican sheep markets and tariff effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickita
Whsalsworth
Rankin
Os Sheen
Ted
Derb
Harper
Mity
I Healey & Co
Yaris
Webb
Charles Southard
Farlon Rogers
Choney
Yuesbreis
Salar
Mire Lease interview highlights railroads and social reform
The Wichita Beacon reports Mire Lease returning from travel and discussing America’s social reset. She criticizes current railroad power and eastern monopoly leaders, urging government ownership of railroads and production machinery. Lease envisions a planned economy hinging on expanded consumption and societal readjustment. Her remarks include praise for New York and mentions of her son in business there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Mire
Leave
Beade
Apri
New York
Chartesle
Kanes
Beacon
Mra Leave
How Labette Was Named in County Lore
A fragmentary tale explains Labette County’s name from a 15th century tale of a French party at a creek camp. A deer hunt and a deadly scent led to the humorous phrase Os la waty, inspiring locals to name the land after the creek and a Charlton-like label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Moreh
Andreas
Labetts County
Sigi
Sampa Potecat
New Amusement Hall Dedicatory at Osawatomie Asylum
Dedicatory exercises were held at the Osawatomie asylum on March 1 with the public admitted. The program featured a welcome by Superintendent Dr. Hiddis, music by the Opium Orchestra, a solo by Mrs De Craig, an address by Rev. Man, and reminiscences by Alonzo Gove about the experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osawatonie Asylum
Me Oeawatomie Janane
Hiddis
Opyium Orchestre Folate
de Craig
Man
the Presbyterian Church
Alonzo Gove
Osawatomie Asylum Records Show Longstanding Patient Status
Fragmentary remarks indicate 4 973 patients were modified and discharged, with many cured or benefited, while several early admissions remain living and confined at Osawatomie asylum. Reuben Sintin referenced in the garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osawatomie
Avenu
Ty Cape
Reuben Sintin
Uitn
Tain
Pra
Osawate
Indorse Leedy's Veto By Lincoln City Clubs
At Tecular meeting of Reform elut in Lincoln City on March 15 ES Bower submitted resolutions condemning the Harrie seigte bill and endorsing Governor Leeds veto. Free Silver and Reform club of Lincoln on March 13 unanimously adopted preambles praising the veto and urging an extra session for railroad legislation.
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Lincoln Center
Reform Elut
ES. Bower
J. W. Leedy
Free Silver and Treform Club
Lincolan
Peonies Party
Kansas
People's Party
Lincoln
Kan
Leeds
Leedy
John Waters Hard Luck and Abandoned Wife Case
Conscript soldier John Waters, formerly of Henwar, fought for the rebel army then joined Union forces. After years seeking a pension, he was awarded about $3,000. His second wife, who left him months ago to pursue divorce and alimony, seeks action.
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John Waters
Henwar
Cnjon
Mivy
Fragmented Kansas and Arkansas City News Briefs
A jumble of city items reports on a $100 bill theft in Kansas towns, local ordinances in Hutchinson, a Bolivian minister’s daughter visiting Leavenworth, a Pittsburg bank going out of business, and cattle issues near Coolidge. Reports from Wichita, Atchison, and Arkansas City cover court judgments, newspaper staffing, and mayoral candidacy notes. One Minute Cough Cure is promoted by G W Stansfield of Kansas Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husey
G. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Railroad News Excursion Date Notices Sent
A tart notice from the central passenger association to south southwest and western lines warns that frequent date changes for homeseekers excursions cause costly inconvenience. If lines cannot provide clear days notice, the association will refuse future joint excursions. Death of veteran Santa Fe engineer James Kearney noted at Encine Wisconsin. Chicago dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Central Passenger Association
West
Central Passenger
Morgan Syndicate Controls Major Hard Coal Railroads
A Philadelphia deal linked railroads under a Morgan led syndicate shaping hard coal mining and transport. Key lines include Lehigh Valley, Reading, Pennsylvanian routes, with Morgan's 23 percent stock influence enabling vast control of U S hard coal traffic.
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Philadelphia
Reading
Lehigh Valley
Central
New Jersey
Delaware, Lake Erie and Western
Delaware and Hudson
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Coal Company
New York, Lake Erie and Western
New York
Ontario and Western
Delaware, Susquehanna and Schuy
Delaware, Susquehanna and Schuykill
Astors
First National Bank Erawch
J. Pierpont Morgan
United States
Reduction on Rates Boosts Arkansas City Coal Costs
Arkansas City sees coal freight cuts from Pittsburg and Kansas sources, dropping jump and nut to 1.60 per ton and stock to 1.30 per ton. Previously the city paid about 30 cents more per ton than Winfield, prompting farmers to haul coal from Winfield for thrashing and home use. Local dealers and the Commercial Club have long pressed for the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Pittsburg
Midway
Litchfield
Lone Oak
Frontenay
Chicopee
Kansas
Winfeld
Jaiy
Farlmmers
Ula
Anthony Branch to Begin Operations at Arkansas City
Col Eaton reports equipment secured for the Anthony branch. The engine is in Santa Fe round house for inspection, passenger coach expected soon, and operations likely to start after testing runs. Ward, Jack in charge of the engine. Drury to oversee the train. The Gulf's Express deal expands Pacific express service April first as M P and St Louis Iron Mountain plan new staffing. J C Lincoln named first assistant general freight agent for Missouri Pacific and St Louis and Iron Mountain lines.
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Arkansas City
Col. Eaton
Anthony
St. Louis
Santa Fe Round House
Ward
Henry Jack
Drury
The
Gulf
Denver
Union Pacific, Denver & Gulf Railroad
Denver and
Mio Grande Exprana
Trumbull
J. C. Lincoln
WC. Stith
G. Warner
Missouri Pacific
St Louis
Iron Mountain
Roy Clements Takes Third Trick Dispatcher Post
Roy Clements has secured the position as third trick dispatcher for the Santa Fe in Arkansas and is at work in his new post. He previously served for years as a dispatcher at Emporia. El Dorado board approves five year book contract with American Book Co at 30 percent below current prices to bypass new school text law.
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Roy Clements
Arkansas Iuly
Ftoy Clements
The
Santa Fe
Mr. Clements
Emporia
el Dorado Board
Eldorado
Board of Education
American Book Company
A Woman's Nerve and a Fateful Ride in New Mexico
A narrator recalls a brutal scene in Jack Henderson’s New Mexico home where Jose the cook uses a lariat to bind Jack, and Mrs Henderson shoots Jose to stop the attack. Jack frees himself, and Jose is killed. the incident reveals harsh frontier tensions and survival instincts in a harsh desert setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Henderson
Jack
New Mexico
Jack, Jr
Whale Oi
Santa Fe
Jos
Jose
Leon
Josh
Borno
Jose Waa
Barnes
Mrs. Jack
Grasser
Doso
Leia
Werly
Mia
Clayton Named to Represent U S in Mexico
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley sent nominations to the Senate including Powell Clayton of Arkansas as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Mexico. William M. Oxhorne named consul general at London and John K. Gowdy to Paris as consul general. John M. Brigham of Ohio appointed assistant secretary of agriculture. Perry S. Heath named first assistant postmaster general. House to report tariff bill. debate to start soon. Missing postmaster at Chicago Washington Heving resignation expected. Charles Gordon chosen as successor.
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Washington
McKinley
Senate
Powell Clayton
Arkarmim
United States
Mexico
Wm. M. Oxhorne
Massachusetts
Conal
London
John K. Gowdy
Tidiara
Connal
Paris
John M. Brigham
Ohio
Erivalture
Perry
House
Ways and Means
Clare
Washington Heving
Chicago
Charles ©. Gordon
Mall and Express Is Sold In New York
March 18 New York The reported sale of the Mail and Express is not denied by some buyers. John Vinton Dahlgren confirms involvement but declines to discuss details. Reported price about 490000 with 100000 cash. Mayor William L Strong and Cornelius N Bliss listed among purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Shepard
New York
Mail and Express
John Vinton Dahlgren
Canteren
William L. Strong
Cornelius N. Blis
Conductor excursion to Topeka by twelve Pullman cars
A scheduled railroad excursion through Topeka May 7 will carry twelve Pullman sleepers with national officers of the Order of Railroad Conductors. The party departs Chicago on the Santa Fe for a California trip, with dining and sleeping cars and extra conveniences. Local efforts aim to have a Topeka stop if possible.
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United States
Topeka
Order of
Santa Fe
Chicago
California
ELOPED WITH A Black Person Near Kennedy
From Pickens County Times comes word of a serious incident near Olney township involving Andy Heard, a Black man, who eloped with Dora Baines, daughter of Jordan Baines. A posse of twenty two confronted them. Heard was struck down and killed. Dora pleaded for her life as flogging was administered to her. The Black man’s body lay by the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Pickens County Times
Andy Heard
Dora Baines
Jordan Baines
Kennedy
Olney Township
Columbus
Miss
Beere
Wade Hampton Dying From Heart Trouble in Washington
Washington March 14 The serious ness from heart trouble of Gen Wade Hampton of South Carolina is a party ine Me friends He is at the Metropol tan Hotel He is now nearly years of ake ord It is feared he has not sufficient recuperative powers to withstand the tack His daughter Mim Daisy Hampton was summoned to Washington Her in law is by he iam and simer ous friends in this city are administering to his comfort Gen M C Butler, his friend and former colleague in the senate, was at his bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wade Hampton
South Arolina
Metropoltan
Ake Ord
D Dughter
Mim
Daisy Hampton
Daghter
He Iam
Chicago woman dies by her own hand at 304 Chicago avenue
Chicago police report a young woman shot herself Tuesday night at 304 Chicago avenue. C Borgstede of St Louis identified the body as Miss Mabel Strravencker, his cousin, after visiting Rolston's undertaking rooms. No motive offered. Condensed testimony includes varied endorsements of Dr King’s New Discovery from local merchants and residents. Free trial offered at J K Jones drug store. Shirts and collars revived by Peerless Steam Laundry.
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Chicago
C. Borgstede
St. Louis
Chicago Avenue
Mabel Strravencker
Borestede
Rolston
Chas. B. Hood
Columbus
King
J. D. Brown
St. James Hotel
Fort Wayne
Ind
BF. Merrill
Balwinsville
Mass
Mr. Hemming
J. K. Jones
Fifth Street
Kansas Avenue
Woman Falls 30 Feet From Fire Escape In New York
Hedwig Newmark, a gymnast, fell 30 feet while descending a patent fire escape from a Forty-second Street window. The escape, invented by George L. Kingsbury and sold by John Kilby, caused injuries including bruises and internal damage. Investigators released them on own recognizance as the extent of the injuries remained uncertain.
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New York
St. Cloud
George L. Kingsbury
Enfield, Conn
John ‘S. Kilby
Jefferson Market
Hedwig Newmark
Forty-second Street
Broadway
Strady
Eht
Tie
Lewelling's Reason and Seagrave Wreck Tale
Richard Coyle of Lyons named stenographer for the state railroad board after Lewelling opposed Ely over governor race. Coyle to start April with 900 dollars annual salary. Charles J. Seagraves of Santa Fe Passenger dept. says he escaped a wreck near Hiawatha en route to Oklahoma, while Bacon of Kansas City was injured in the incident. De Witt's Little Early Risers praised for relief of constipation and liver issues by G. W. Stansfeld at 632 Kansas Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Coyle
Lyons
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Jew Ely
Lewelling
Ely
R. H. Me
Coyle
Ie Seagrave
Santa Fe
Oklahoma
Mr. Seagraves
Missions Pacific
Hiawatha
Kansas
L. Bacon
Kansas City
Seagraves
Atchison
Black
Bacon
de Witt
G. W. Stans
Kansas Avenue
Grain and Provisions Report From Topeka Market
A garbled market summary notes wheat and corn futures with mixed demand in Cincinnati and Midwest centers. Reports indicate fluctuating prices, weather and frost notes from Kansas, and tentative shifts in appetite for cash and futures as traders weigh upcoming supply signals and regional conditions.
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Kansas News
Sedgwick County
Labette
Indorse Leedy
Mammoth
Jewell City
Dunham
Musawr Siergl
Sonn Crandall Frinmae
Robertson
Meter Bros
Butler County
Arkansas
Arthur Dimmyys
Hutchinson
Leavenworth
Thomas Mountight
Bolivia
E. E. Murphy
Movintight
Manufacturer's Bank of
Pitsburg
Bank
Elusta
B. BP. Wagesner
Waceener
Rand
Railroad News
James Kearney
Encine
Wis
J.P. Morgan
Anthony Branch
Emale Motormen
Polis | Joureal
Clayton
Arkansas Statesman
Brigham
National Grange
Mall and Express
Peerless
West 8Th. St
State Journal
Seventh Street
State Journal Building
Highth Street
Baltimore
Dee Harris
Pela
Journal
Fe Leather
A. Ge
Paes Rubber Cou
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Atel
Atcatean Pra
Esson Manhattan
Bersters
Owen
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